Mid Year Workshops

Target Audience

Biotechnology, Science and Agriculture Students seeking to build  strong, job-ready microbiology skills and enhance their employability in food,  pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Training Outlines

• Handle food and pharmaceutical samples correctly to maintain integrity and prevent contamination. 

• Perform microbiological testing to detect common pathogens such as E. coli,  Salmonella, and S. aureus. 

• Work with selective and differential media (Baird-Parker, XLD, EMB, VRBG) for  microbial isolation and identification. 

• Generate accurate and professional microbiological reports.

• Interpret microbiological results & determine compliance with safety standards. 

• Apply Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), including sterilization, biosafety, and  workflow optimization. 

• Prepare for microbiologist roles in the food and pharmaceutical industries by  practicing interview questions and professional scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

• Principles of proper sample collection, transport, and storage.

• Preventing contamination and maintaining sample quality. 

• Labeling and storing food and pharmaceutical samples correctly.

• Sterilization techniques: autoclaving, filtration, and chemical sterilant. Laboratory safety, personal  protective equipment, and workflow optimization.

• Colony morphology interpretation and confirmation tests for pathogen detection. 

• Structure of professional microbiology reports. 

• Interpret results according to regulatory standards.

• Practice answering technical and situational interview questions. Review laboratory case studies to  simulate real-world QC challenges.

Target Audience

Biotechnology, Science, Medical Laboratory, and Pharmacy students seeking to build strong molecular diagnostic skills and gain hands-on experience in  techniques used for detecting hematological disorders. Ideal for learners aiming to  enhance their employability in clinical hematology labs, research centers, and molecular diagnostics units.

Training Outlines

• Introduction to Hematology Basics

• Introduction to Molecular Hematology 

• Genetic Hematological Disorders

• Hematologic Malignancies 

• Diagnostic Methods in Molecular Hematology

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the molecular foundations of major hematological diseases. 

• Explain how genetic mutations influence blood cell function and disease  development. 

• Identify key molecular markers used in diagnosing hematologic  malignancies. 

• Understand the principles of PCR, electrophoresis, mutation detection, and  molecular assays. 

• Perform DNA extraction from blood samples following laboratory SOPs. 

• Set up and run PCR reactions for hematological disorder identification. 

• Conduct gel electrophoresis and accurately interpret molecular results. 

• Apply troubleshooting strategies for weak/absent PCR bands or nonspecific  amplification. 

• Connect molecular findings to clinical presentation and disease prognosis. 

• Evaluate molecular diagnostic results for hemoglobinopathies and leukemia  markers. 

• Understand the role of molecular diagnostics in treatment decisions.

Target Audience

Undergraduate Nutrition, Biotechnology, Science, and Agriculture  students interested in gaining essential nutrition skills and exploring the growing field of  gene–diet interactions. Suitable for learners preparing for roles in clinical nutrition,  public health, food technology, and research.

Training Outlines

(1) Introduction to Nutrition Science  

• Definition and scope of nutrition

• Overview of nutrients (macro- and micronutrients) 

• Functions of nutrients in the human body

• Basics of digestion, absorption, and metabolism 

• Introduction to recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)

(2) Macronutrients in Detail

• Carbohydrates: types, functions, glycemic index

• Proteins: amino acids, functions, nitrogen balance 

• Fats: types, essential fatty acids, cholesterol

• Energy balance and caloric needs

• Metabolic pathways overview (glycolysis, lipolysis)

(3) Micronutrients & Dietary Assessment

• Vitamins: fat-soluble vs water-soluble 

• Minerals: major and trace minerals

• Deficiency and toxicity conditions 

• Introduction to dietary assessment tools: 24-hour recall, Food frequency questionnaire  (FFQ), Diet history 

• Nutrition label interpretation

(4) Nutrition, Health & Life Stages

• Nutrition for different stages of life:  Children, Adults, Elderly, Pregnancy & lactation

• Introduction to nutrition-related diseases:  Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Anemia

• Behavior, lifestyle, and food choices

(5) Introduction to Nutrigenomics 

• Definition and scope of nutrigenomics 

• Interaction between genes and nutrients

• Genetic polymorphisms and metabolic response  

• Nutrigenetics vs nutrigenomics 

• Practical examples (e.g., lactose intolerance, folate metabolism, caffeine  metabolism)

• Genetic variants affecting Vitamin D receptor (VDR), B12 absorption (FUT2) and  iron metabolism (HFE)

• Emerging applications in personalized nutrition 

• Ethical considerations & limitations

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the functions of macro- and micronutrients and their role in  maintaining health.

• Explain digestion, absorption, and basic metabolic pathways.

• Identify nutrient deficiencies, toxicities, and their clinical manifestations.

• Perform simple dietary assessments using standard tools (24-hour recall,  FFQ). 

•Interpret nutrition labels and evaluate dietary quality. 

• Discuss nutritional requirements across various life stages.

• Recognize major nutrition-related diseases and associated risk factors. 

• Apply foundational nutrition principles to simple case studies.

• Explain the relationship between genes, diet, and health. 

• Identify common genetic polymorphisms affecting nutrient metabolism. 

• Differentiate between nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics. 

• Describe applications of nutrigenomics in personalized nutrition.

•  Introduction to animal cell culture .

•  Cell counting using hemocytometer.

•  Adherent vs. suspension cells. 

•  Examples of commonly used cell lines. 

•  Cytotoxicity assays: include screening for cytostatic and cytotoxic anticancer drugs and the measurement of cell proliferation.

• Principle of the MTT Assay. 

• Definition and importance of cytotoxicity assays in research. 

• Seed cells in 96-well plates. 

• Measure absorbance using ELISA reader.